Dustin the Turkey threatens shock Eurovision comeback after 17 years
In 2008, he sang 'Irlande Douze Points' (sic) in a shopping trolley.
He told us: 'Eurovision used to be Terry Wogan., Johnny Logan and Larry Gogan. They're all dead now. It's all moved on now.
'Johnny Logan wanted to bring the orchestra back. Is he joking? I don't think he is. This is a man wearing a leather coat in hot weather last week with a guitar over his shoulder. He doesn't even know how to play the guitar,' he quipped jokingly.
And he said RTE needs to stop blaming him for Eurovision failure, saying RTE don't have the money to host the song contest, and he has done the country a favour.
Dustin's divisive performance kicked off a long run of Eurovision bad luck for Ireland. We failed to make it to the final in nine of the 15 contests that followed.
Earlier this year, Eurovision hopeful Samantha Mumba blamed Dustin for our string of bad luck, saying: 'I think Dustin just put everybody off Ireland for a while.' Pictured at the relaunch of Chadwicks Sallynoggin is local builder and icon Dustin the Turkey. (Image: Conor McCabe Photography)
But Dustin hit back, telling us: 'What I'm saying is, I think every time Ireland doesn't qualify for the Eurovision, which is every year, let's be honest, they put people like Johnny Logan on Liveline.
'It's comedy. Who cares if we win Eurovision. RTE don't even have the money to stage it, so technically I'm doing the country a favour.
'I possibly will re-enter again,' he added.
Dustin was speaking at Chadwicks newly refurbished Sallynoggin branch where he was joined by Olympic boxer Jack Marley.
Chadwicks Sallynoggin now boasts a wide range of specialist centres and showrooms, from smart home technology and sustainable solutions to enhanced trade services and a new coffee and hot food outlet.
Dustin and Jack were joined by Patrick Atkinson, CEO of Chadwicks Group, and Eric Born, CEO of Grafton Group (Chadwicks' parent company) who was in Dublin for the occasion, to officially open the branch and welcome local customers. Pictured at the relaunch of Chadwicks Sallynoggin are Olympic boxer and brand ambassador Jack Marley; and local builder and icon Dustin the Turkey. (Image: Conor McCabe Photography)
The refurbishment is part of Chadwicks' ongoing nationwide rebrand and upgrade programme, which began in 2018 and has seen 33 of its 50 branches renovated to date, to meet the evolving needs of local tradespeople, engineers, self-builders, and DIYers.
Speaking about the refurbishment, Patrick Atkinson said: 'I'm delighted to unveil the newly refurbished Chadwicks Sallynoggin.
'This upgrade is about more than just the building; it's about creating a better experience for our customers.
'With more choice, smarter solutions, and a dedicated local team at the heart of it all, the branch is now even better equipped to meet the needs of future customers and continue serving the community for years to come.'
Jack Marley said: 'I've grown up around Chadwicks Sallynoggin, it's always been a huge part of the community here.
'It's great to see the investment that's gone into the branch, not just in the building, but in making sure it continues to cater to local people in the trades, along with homeowners who have a flair for DIY.'
Dustin the Turkey added: 'You know me, I don't get out of the coop for nothing, but this place is something else.
'Power tools, paint, pastries — what more could you want? As a 'well-feathered' builder myself, I'd be running fowl if I didn't let every other trade and DIY legend in the area know what they're missing.'
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